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Welcome back.
Canva just rolled out its biggest AI update ever, packing Visual Suite 2.0 with powerful new tools.
It’s a major boost for anyone looking to create faster and smarter.
Let's dive into what's new.
In today’s release:
1. New AI features in Canva
2. Upgrades to Google Workspace
3. Clade’s Max plan
Canva adds 6 AI features to its Visual Suite
Canva just unveiled Visual Suite 2.0, its largest product upgrade since launch.
The new update brings six major AI tools that speed up design workflows, automate complex tasks, and let users go from idea to finished product faster than ever. From smart data charts to voice-activated assistants, it’s a massive leap forward for Canva’s 230 million+ users.
The tools include:
Canva AI: A voice- or text-based design assistant that helps you create projects, generate slides, and tweak layouts on the fly.
Canva Code: Add interactive features like calculators or flashcards using simple prompts; no coding is needed.
Magic Charts: Turn raw data into dynamic charts and branded visuals. Canva Sheets now includes Magic Insights and third-party data connectors.
Magic Studio at Scale: Auto-generate content (like emails or campaigns) from spreadsheets using AI templates.
Photo Editor: Now smarter, with AI background replacement, object removal, and lighting-aware edits.
Unified Visual Suite: Create docs, decks, and more from a single workspace without switching tools.
Whether you're in marketing, education, or content creation, these tools streamline everything from data storytelling to brand design.
How can you use this to your advantage?
If you’re a solopreneur or content creator, Canva now feels like five creative assistants rolled into one. Use it to go from idea to launch in minutes, with no designer, coder, or analyst needed.
Google Workspace gets an upgrade
Google just announced a major AI upgrade across all Workspace tools, including Docs, Sheets, Meet, and a new automation system called Workspace Flows.
Workspace Flows is the standout feature: it automates multi-step processes like reviewing documents, responding to support requests, or analyzing policies. It works by using custom AI agents, called “Gems,” that can reference your files, apply logic, and generate responses or actions based on your needs.
Upgrades to Microsoft tools include:
Docs upgrades: Add podcast-style audio summaries or use Help me refine to improve structure, tone, and clarity in your writing.
Sheets intelligence: Use Help me analyze to uncover trends, generate charts, and turn raw numbers into insights without advanced formulas.
Meet gets smarter: Ask Gemini “What did I miss?” or get topic-specific summaries in real time.
Gemini in Chat: Use @gemini to summarize group chats, pull out key decisions, and surface open questions.
These updates reflect a shift in how users will interact with their everyday tools, less typing, more guidance, and smarter collaboration.
How can you use this to your advantage?
Use Workspace Flows to replace manual workflows with smart automations, and tap into Gemini in Meet or Chat to stay informed without falling behind.
Anthropic introduces a Max plan for Claude
Anthropic has introduced a new Max plan for users who rely heavily on Claude and need higher limits to keep projects moving.
There are two usage levels available under the Max plan, both offering flexible tiers to match how often you collaborate with Claude. You’ll also get early access to new features and models, making it easier to stay on the cutting edge of AI.
Pricing tiers: $100/month for 5x more Claude usage than Pro and $200/month for 20x more Claude usage
Plan flexibility: Usage limits scale with your needs and can be adjusted anytime
Collaboration depth: Extended sessions allow more back-and-forth with Claude
The Max plan is designed to support extended, high-focus work sessions for when you're working on software, analyzing data, or refining writing.
How can you use this to your advantage?
If Claude is part of your daily routine, the Max plan ensures you’re never cut off mid-task. It’s built for people who need reliability, speed, and uninterrupted flow.
OTHER AI NEWS
ChatGPT gets a full chat history memory: Starting today, ChatGPT can use all your past chats to tailor responses more personally. You can manage or opt out of this feature anytime in settings.
Elon Musk teases Grok 3.5 launch: Elon Musk confirmed that Grok 3.5, a major upgrade to xAI’s chatbot, will launch “soonish” with significant improvements. He also hinted that Grok 4 is on track for release later this year.
Veo 2 is available in the Gemini API: Google’s Veo 2 video generation model is now generally available via the Gemini API. Developers can now use it to create high-quality videos from text or image prompts in their apps.
Google launches Agent2Agent (A2A): Google’s new A2A protocol lets AI agents from different vendors securely collaborate across enterprise apps. It enables shared tasks, supports multiple formats, and is backed by over 50 partners.
Apple’s Siri overhaul hit by internal turmoil: A report says delays in Siri’s AI upgrade stemmed from poor leadership and fake demos. Now, Craig Federighi’s team is taking charge, pushing real progress and allowing third-party AI models.
POPULAR AI TOOLS
Voicenotes Pages → What if publishing felt like talking to a friend?
Crono - Rewrite with AI → Outreach personalisation at scale with data and AI.
Firebase Studio → A cloud-based, agentic dev environment powered by Gemini.
Synthetiq → Accurate social media simulation | A/B testing & more.
NUMI → Your AI-enabled design department.
AND THAT’S A WRAP
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Mike